Places peterpatchen Wants to Go

The grounds and buildings of an old wood pulp mill have been transformed into an innovative art park and museum.

St George's Leprosy Museum depicts the gruesome afflictions of those suffering from the disease.

A thin pane of glass keeps visitors from sliding off this futuristic skywalk.

A Viking-style brewpub named for a Norse sea giant, in the heart of fjord country.

This striking sculpture of a supermodel in a yoga pose challenges traditional public art.

In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.

A microbiologist-chef is slinging noodles with hyperlocal Nordic ingredients.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

Thousands of miniature bronze sculptures have taken over this city square creating a unique art installation.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

A memorial to 350 people burned at the stake for witchcraft.

An arcade packed with a rotating collection of unique independent video games.

Rat sculptures try to infiltrate the Graybar Building in an architectural tribute to New York City's nautical history.

Plot your trip through the city on the sidewalk.

A very classy 1920s-era bar right in Grand Central Station.

A room in New York City that contains 250 cubic yards of dirt.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.

La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela's "Dream House" will immerse you in an ever changing world of sound and light.